How to feed fish for a week while on trip?

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Hi all,
I have a 20 gal freshwater aquarium with the following residents... 1- miniature goldfish, 4-platty, 1-adolescent platy, 6-guppy, 4-ghost shrimp. I use ...

Hi all,
I have a 20 gal freshwater aquarium with the following residents... 1- miniature goldfish, 4-platty, 1-adolescent platy, 6-guppy, 4-ghost shrimp. I use an intank filter. I'm trying to figure out the best way to feed everyone for a week while I'm away. I use flakes most the time and feed twice a day.

Hi all,
I have a 20 gal freshwater aquarium with the following residents... 1- miniature goldfish, 4-platty, 1-adolescent platy, 6-guppy, 4-ghost shrimp. I use an intank filter. I'm trying to figure out the best way to feed everyone for a week while I'm away. I use flakes most the time and feed twice a day.

) although I only use it if I'm away for 4 days or longer. Fish are fine going for shorter periods without feeding on prepared fish food. The Eheim unit is battery operated and allows you to set up to eight feedings per day (dry food only).

Leave them be for a week. I've heard more nightmare stories over the years that started with feeder blocks & auto feeders than I can count, but none that pertain to several days of fasting healthy adult fish.